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Max Verstappen’s home race will leave Formula 1 after 2026, but what is the circuit’s plans to fill the F1 void from 2027?
Next weekend will be the penultimate Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort, as the track will be removed from the F1 calendar after 2026. Despite having two more races to host, Zandvoort is already preparing for a future without F1. Its removal marks a significant change in F1, as a classic circuit bids farewell to the series. Zandvoort General Director Robert van Overdijk acknowledges that while next weekend’s event may feel normal, next year will be particularly special. F1 will refocus on other continents after Zandvoort’s departure, making the upcoming race seasons memorable for Dutch fans. Despite F1’s disappointment at losing Zandvoort, the track’s owners firmly stand by their decision to end their championship hosting after 2026.